Sunday, February 28, 2010

this week,i filled a bag with kid clothes to donate.then a friend called -she had a bag of clothesfor g.

i accepted.

so now i'm right back where i started.dang.

bonus confession - added monday.g lost a tooth yesterday,wrapped it in a tissue,left it in our room.we cleaned our bedroom.like really, really cleaned it.(we don't have to close the doorwhen people come over now!)i threw the tooth away on accident.when g was getting ready for bed,i realized what i had done.so i convinced him that kids write notesto the tooth fairy all the time,you know,kids that swallow their teeth,or kids that lose their teeth duringsports events and can't find them...because i didn't want to go through the trash.yes, i am that lazy sometimes.

anyway, he wrote this note,"dear tooth fairy,i lost my tooth,then my mom threw it away."

i signed it too, for validation, duh."true story. pj."

he went to bed,but then i felt so guilty,i picked through the trash and found it.gag.(well, first i tried to bribe mm,but he declined my many offers)g was still awake,so we made the switch.and it's all good.except for the lazy part.

Friday, February 26, 2010

****Guest Blogger Disclaimer*****This blog was posted by Mm and in no shape or form represents the views or opinions of PJ. They are solely my own unless PJ* wants to edit them.

On the way to G's basketball game the following conversation ensued:

G - who has a loose tooth says out of the blue "The Tooth Fairy is not real."Mm - caught off guard "Why do you say that?"G - "Because fairies are not real. But I know Santa is real because he is a person."Mm - that is logical...."Well then how do you explain the disappearing teeth and money that is left behind?"G - "It is probably you."Mm - "Come on. You know I am the noisiest person in the world and I would wake you up."G - "No, you are not the noisiest person in the world, I am!"Mm - "Ok, you have me there. But why in the world would I want your stinky teeth let alone give you money for them?"G - wavering a little.. "hmmm."Mm - going in for the kill now, "They have to be small to get in and out of your pillow without you knowing. Of course a little magic is involved. " then working Santa into the equation because he is in good standing.... " you know Santa uses magic, how else could he deliver all those presents?"G - "Santa can but I don't believe in flying reindeer, his elves probably made him a rocket sled."Mm - geez. "Ok, Santa has been doing this for a long time. Way before rocket engines. Which means he had to have magic reindeer to get him around. They worked so well there was no reason to get a rocket on his sled. Though he probably could if he wanted.....Oh look we are at the school!"

Misdirection before he asks Santa's age ends discussion. Might need to start solidifying this story and make sure PJ will corroborate.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

ok, i have made a start.infinitely more difficult than expected.i may or may not be a hoarder.seriously.

these items have made the trash so far.yes, the trash, they were that old.not even worth donating.that is SO sad.

1 pair of slippers(my only pair)2 tank tops(?)1 pair of shorts(my only pair)1 extremely uncomfortable undergarment(so over looking "smooth")9 t-shirts(don't worry, i still have plenty)1 pair of hideous socks(which i loved at one time)2 toxic bath and body items1 loofah1 soap shaped like a pumpkin4 pairs of shoes(don't worry, i still have plenty)

grand total = 25 items.it's going to be a long way to 1000.

and some things that should have made the list,but i just couldn't. let. go.

black leather coat(may or may not still be in style)olive green suit i wore to my first interview(10+ years ago)london hard rock cafe jean jacket(will. never. let. go.)sheep sweater(pretty sure this was never in style)hmm.maybe i will have more luckin the kids' rooms.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

one friend's mothercomes to school every yearfor chinese new year.it is a big celebration,and i am always secretly jealous.

while mm and i ate our shrimp,for wealth, of course,(at red lobster, does that count?!?)m had a party with her class.she got a red envelope,filled with a bracelet,a noisemaker,and some chopsticks.

this year m also got a little bookletwith asian zodiac signs.i got a kick out of reading them again.

pj - rat, true dat.full of charm, the rat is the object of admiration. a true sentimentalist, family and friends are close to her heart. her intellect and foresight bring success, money and work. rats are constant seekers of new ventures and travel. (famous rats - shakespeare, the queen mum, t.s. eliot, george bush, claudemonet)

mm - rat.(see above) change the her to his, thenadd in stubborn just for fun.

m - snake, the original.a natural philosopher, the snake is blessed with a profound wisdom. always on a mission, she is dedicated to her chosen quest. seductive and mysterious, many are blinded by her hypnotic charm, unforgettable elegance and style. (famous snakes - oprah, mayaangelou, simon & garfunkel, picasso, edgarallanpoe)g - ram, the middle one.gentle and docile, the ram is sincere and kind-hearted. a pacifist, he never questions authority. fueled by compassion, he admires all of nature's beauty. rams strive to create a secure and tranquil environment. (famous rams - bill gates, michelangelo, williamshatner, juliaroberts, charles dickens)

k - rooster, the baby.self-reliant and independent, the rooster is not one to seek counsel. she is confident and aggressive and is most at home in a crowd. a perfectionist, she leaves no detail undocumented. roosters will never abandon their dreams. (famous roosters - bettemidler, donnyosmond, benjaminfranklin, elton john, grouchomarx)

i surely do love all my crazy animals.dang, that rooster is spot-on.

so, what's your sign?happy chinese new year everyone!i'm off to eat an orange.for luck, of course.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

after spending half of my lifewith the same valentine,i have to say,it's been an adventure.

i love all of mm's quirky little habits,that not many people notice.but i do.

so of course, in honor ofvalentine's day,i'm gonna tell ya'll a fewthat i find most charming.

19 quirky things about mm1. he pays cash. for everything. period.2. he brings me a vitamin and a cup of water. every. night.3. if you ask him to turn down the radio, he will reach over and pretend to turn it down. he is so convincing, it will take you years to figure this out.4. he eats two packages of instant oatmeal for breakfast.every. morning.5. he listens to classical music. and enya. sshh.6. he is a buffalo bills fan. i love this about him because it means he is loyal. and i would have to do something truly awful to lose his loyalty. like lose five superbowls. in a row.7. he makes the best appletinis. ever.8. every time he goes out with the guys, he brings me home a cheeseburger.9. he used to do my economics homework. in his head."well, the answer is 42." he'd say, "but i don't know how you want to show it." um, okay.10. when we were dating i got lots of letters from "tyrone" -mm claims he wrote them. i am not so sure about this, and i often wonder how "tyrone" is doing and if he is happy.11. he will tell you he doesn't dance. then he will have a few drinks and you will have to drag him off the dance floor.12. he makes pancakes nearly every weekend.13. he loves scary movies. i hate them. i pretended for a while, but then i couldn't sleep. at all. so now he goes to those movies with his dad, and i can sleep again. the end.14. he goes to the gym at least 3 times a week. every week that i have known him.15. he could pack all of his belongings into his car. and i probably wouldn't even notice anything was missing.16. he is much handier than i give him credit for.17. he does not "let" kids win the game. any game. ever.18. he is a better parent than me. i absolutely love this about him.19. he makes most decisions quickly, except when he's picking out a parking space.

bonus - 20. i keep him around because he loves to clean.

so, what do you love about your quirky sidekick?happy valentine's day!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

kinda sad for a hospital to close.but considering my braddock experiencei'm not all that surprised.

after i had k,i started experiencingchest pains.

from stress.for real.three kids under the age of 4.that'll do ya.

i didn't know this at the time.i thought i was having a heart attack.everyday.the doctor saw aright bundle branch block.(which i've probably had my whole life)

so i went for a stress test.at the hospital mentioned above.3 weeks postpartum.i ran on a treadmill,for nine minutes.because i am a goddess.then i had an ultrasound.to look at my heart.which is textbook, by the way."you have a textbook heart,"the ultrasound tech said,"if you turned to the heart pagein an anatomy book it would look justlike yours."

"thanks!" i said.and i meant it.because this meant it was stressafter all.i was just crazy.whew!

then another staff person came in.this conversation followed.

tech to staff:"when we came in here the door was unlocked."staff to tech:"again?"me to tech:"what does that mean?"tech to me:"it means someone was sleeping in here again."me to tech:"like a doctor?"staff to me:"no, like a homeless person."me to staff:"on this bed?"(the one i'm laying on right now?)(chest pain)staff to me:"well, he probably didn't sleep on the floor."me to no one in particular:"oh, of course not."

later in the first period,two sabre goals.roy and vanek!48 seconds apart.1-2.

in the second,another sabre goal.kennedy.1-3.

still in the second,pens score. a lot.crosby scores.2-3.staal scores.3-3.crosby scores TWO more!no way! a hat trick!the fifth of his career.hats all over the ice!g is VERY worried about this."how will everyone get their hats back?""what happens to all the hats?""why would they do that?"etc.5-3.

sabres make it interesting in the third.one goal for pominville.5-4.a couple of power plays for the sabres.but they just can't make it happen.

an excellent game.even better for your first experience.g will have high expectationsfor all future hockey games.

well worth all the driving.i just wish i had a picture ofmm in his pominville jerseyand g in his crosby jersey.walking into the arena.dang.

i can't say i ever really thoughtabout all the driving.or appreciated it.but i do now.because i am in the carfor hours on end.

it's a good thing i havea suv - that guzzles gas,but makes me look cool,because the back windowsare tinted so no onecan tell there are three kidsriding with me.

so when i'm yelling,"no one touch anyone!""just stop looking at each other!""no, i do not have any gum!"it just looks like i'm singing alongto a really hip song.(note - i know no hip songs)

anyway, let's get started.

monday - i don't have to go anywhere today.i thought about the mall.but like i said, it's so cold here.i think we'll just hang at the house.i am taking g downtown laterto meet mm for the hockey game.house to mellon arena = 34 minutes.mellon arena to house = 34 minutes.total = 68 minutes.as long as there is no tunnel traffic.ha-ha.

wednesday - two cups of coffee, please.g normally has basketball practice.but not this week.because he has a game tomorrow.mm is going out after work.so i'll probably take the kidssomewhere for dinner.drive thru-ish.let's be conservative and say -home to fast food = 14 minutesfast food to home = 14 minutestotal = 28 minutesdid i mention it's cold here?